frbleus1-7, Exercise 2: A map of the 1998 tournament

Model answer (check the details; * = check first):

Group C: France 3-0 South Africa; France 4-0 Saudi Arabia (Zidane sent off); France 2-1 Denmark *
Round of 16: France 1-0 Paraguay (Blanc's golden goal in extra time) *
Quarter-final: France 0-0 Italy (4-3 on penalties) *
Semi-final: France 2-1 Croatia (Thuram scores both) *
Final: France 3-0 Brazil (Zidane two, Petit one) *

Results to check first:
1. The Paraguay goal: the claim that it was the first golden goal in World Cup history and the minute it was scored.
2. The semi-final: that Thuram scored both goals and that they were his only international goals.
3. The final: the minutes of the three goals and the attendance at the Stade de France.

Why these: they are the three facts most likely to have been repeated in a polished form in later retellings.

Care: also check who was suspended or sent off before the final, since this affects the line-up.